NHS Band 8b & 8c Salary 2025/26

NHS Band 8b salaries run from £64,455 to £74,896 in 2025/26; Band 8c runs from £76,965 to £88,682.

Both bands attract the highest NHS pension contribution tier and fall partly into the 40% Income Tax higher-rate band.

This guide shows take-home pay at every pay point after tax, National Insurance, and pension, plus London HCAS rates.